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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1721845.015 - Davis Iron & Metal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Davis Iron & Metal, Inc.
611 S 23rd St
Van Buren, AR 72956
Mailing Address:
2610 Wheeler Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 2118634 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2120676 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $59,689 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,689 |
| Current Penalty | $33,230 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,230 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 07/08/2024 | 08/01/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01003 | Serious | 19100110 B06 VI | 07/08/2024 | 07/16/2024 | $8,469 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01007A | Serious | 19100110 B06 I | 07/08/2024 | 08/12/2024 | $8,469 | $11,292 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01007B | Serious | 19100110 B09 VII B | 07/08/2024 | 08/12/2024 | $0 | $6,453 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 19100157 C01 | 07/08/2024 | 07/16/2024 | $2,500 | $9,680 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Serious | 19101200 F06 I | 07/08/2024 | 07/16/2024 | $2,500 | $9,680 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:31 p.m. on January 9, 2024, an employee was standing in front of a Mr. Heater MH42T triple burner propane heater (8,000-42,000 btu/hour) to warm-up. The employee stood for several minutes backed up to the heater, when the back bottom of his jacket caught on fire and spread to the three layers of shirts, eventually reaching the skin. The employee died as a result of severe burns to the back, abdomen, and arms, adding up to 20% of the body.
Keywords: Abdomen, Arm, Back, Burn, Fire, Heater, Propane
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1721845.015 | 58 | M | Fatality | Purchasing agents and buyers n.e.c. |